What donors are saying about the cancer center project















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Major donors to the cancer center project offered these reactions:

Robert B. Daugherty Foundation
“The Daugherty Foundation’s gift to the establishment of the cancer center is another example of Bob Daugherty’s desire to make a positive impact in Omaha and greater Nebraska,” said Mogens Bay, chairman of the Robert B. Daugherty Foundation Board of Trustees.

The Robert B. Daugherty Foundation is a private foundation established by Robert B. Daugherty, founder of Valmont Industries, Inc., a global industrial group. The Foundation’s 2010 gift to the University of Nebraska established the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute.

Clarkson Regional Health Services
“We believe this comprehensive cancer center will transform the medical center into a powerful regional cancer care organization stretching far beyond its current reach,” said Bruce Lauritzen, chairman, Clarkson Regional Health Services Board of Directors.

Clarkson Regional Health Services, Inc. (CRHS) and Affiliate is a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose is to establish and maintain, directly or indirectly, institutions to provide for the economical and efficient delivery of health care and related services.

Peter Kiewit Foundation
“Peter Kiewit believed there was no better place to live than Omaha,” said John Hancock, a member of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Board of Trustees. “He attributed his success to the work ethic, loyalty and perseverance of Nebraskans, and he wanted to return his wealth to their communities. Because of this project, Omaha will be an even better place to live with the best cancer research and care in the country. Mr. Kiewit would be pleased. And the trustees of the Peter Kiewit Foundation are proud to support this terrific project.”

The Peter Kiewit Foundation is a private, independent philanthropic trust created from the estate and vision of the late Peter Kiewit. Since 1980 the foundation has awarded nearly $583.5 million in grants and scholarships.

Holland Foundation

“This building and its skilled people will put UNMC at the forefront of one of
the most devastating diseases known to man,” said Richard Holland.

The Holland Foundation was established by Richard Holland and his late wife, Mary, longtime supporters and contributors to the Omaha community, particularly in the areas of medical research, the arts and youth. Richard played an instrumental role in founding the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures as well as Building Bright Futures. The Hollands also made the lead gift to the state-of-the-art performing arts center in downtown Omaha that bears their name.